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Crystal Mountain Reviews

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Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Crystal Mountain to better plan your ski trip. Crystal Mountain reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.5

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 3.8
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 54
  • Terrain Park
  • 2.9
  • Nightlife
  • 2.0

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 25%
  • Beginner
  • 13%
  • Families
  • 25%
  • Intermediate
  • 28%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 20%
  • Advanced
  • 30%

Helpful Highlights:

I skied Crystal Mtn yesterday and had the worst customer service experience ever in 30 years of skiing over 25 different ski areas and resorts. I had purch...

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  • 2

    Don’t believe the hype!

    by nobody - 1st March 2010

    Pros: Incredible views, blaze your own trail on great backcountry terrain

    Cons: Crowded, overpriced, terrible parking, nonexistent trail markings, trails are disjointed/dysfunctional, minimal base facilities & amenities, less than friendly staff

    This mountain is grossly misrepresented by our western Washington brethren. While the views are nice, and the open skiing / terrain are pretty sweet, every... Full review

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  • 1

    Let down - Don't stay over night.

    by 40880301 - 20th February 2010

    Pros: Multiple runs to choose from.

    Cons: Service, lodging, price, too family-friendly, clientele not everyone's crowd.

    Stay here only if you're snowed in and can't get out. When booking my stay they offered early check-in, got there and they refused. Kids are free 10 and und... Full review

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  • 4

    Crystal Mountain Review

    by govey80 - 23rd January 2010

    Pros: Skiier's mountain, Challenging hike to terrain, & Light crowd even on MLK weekend

    Cons: Not as expansive as it looks on trail map, & Zero support businesses

    My brother, finance & I went to Crystal Mountain on the Saturday of MLK weekend. We stayed with my brother at his apartment in Seattle, which was a good th... Full review

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  • 2

    Lack of good lockers for storage of ski gear!

    by mr.billrocks - 8th January 2010

    Pros: Friendly staff, decent runs.

    Cons: Very poor locker situation, and weak/disorganized shuttle operation

    Close to my house so easiest to go there, but if I lived closer to Stevens I would go to Stevens instead. Good ski school for kids. Great food at the 2 re... Full review

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  • 5

    We love Crystal Mountain

    by mike freeman - 22nd November 2009

    Pros: Terrain for every level of skiier. Lesson for children allow adults time to ski. We

    Cons: bathrooms require you to go down two flights of stairs with ski gear on.

    We have come here for the past 5 years. Other than the restrooms being difficult to access with ski gear on this place is perfect. We camp on the mountain... Full review

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  • 4

    Crowded for a reason

    by boardfreak - 13th March 2009

    Pros: Looooong runs, variety of terrain

    Cons: Long lines on weekends, not enough seating in lodges at lunchtime

    Crystal is my home mountain, so my family has spent a lot of time there. My kids have taken 2 yrs of lessons, both skiing and snowboarding and have always l... Full review

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